Your patient has been prescribed an antacid for gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD). You must instruct your patient to take this medication only as directed. If
abused, what can occur?
A. Systemic alkalosis
B. Diarrhea
C. Constipation
D. Hypermagnesemia - answerA. Systemic alkalosis
Addison's disease involves destruction of the:
A. Parathyroid gland
B. Adrenal cortex
C. Adrenal medulla
D. Hypothalamus gland - answerB. Adrenal cortex
You are caring for a patient who just underwent a thyroidectomy. For the first 72 hours,
you would assess your patient for Chvostek's sign because it would indicate:
A. Hyponatremia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Hypokalemia
D. Hypermagnesemia - answerB. Hypocalcemia
Acute coronary syndrome is most often caused by:
A. Hypovolemic shock
B. Severe anemia
C. Thrombus formation in narrowed coronary arteries
D. Spasm of the smooth wall of the coronary arteries - answerC. Thrombus formation in
narrowed coronary arteries
A patient with chronic kidney disease asks the nurse, "Why do I need my kidneys? Can't
I just live without them?" The nurse begins explaining the function of the kidneys to the
patient. All of the following statements are correct related to the function of the kidneys
except:
A. They control fluid and electrolyte balance
B. They eliminate wastes
C. They maintain homeostasis of the blood
D. They secrete vitamin D - answerD. They secrete vitamin D
Which of the following statements is true related to
A. Bisphosphonates are easily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
B. Raloxifene (Evista) must be taken on an empty stomach
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